THREE youngsters who owe their lives to a medical miracle have grown into model children.

THREE youngsters who owe their lives to a medical miracle have grown into model children.

After mum Sangeetha Kaur gave birth 21 years ago, she was told she could never have any more children.

Doctors said she had a rare condition which meant any subsequent pregnancy was likely to end in miscarriage.

But after treatment with steroids and careful monitoring, she had three more healthy children.

Now daughters Aashana, eight, and Sonalia, seven, and son Akshay, six, have been signed up by the model agency Model Instincts to appear in a promotional campaign.

Sonalia has also won the title Miss Tiny Northern England.

Their dad Kishore Kaur, 37, said: "Everybody's children are special, but their coming into this world was very difficult. I'm so proud of them."

It was after daughter Sheetal was born that doctors said Mrs Kaur had a blood clotting disorder known as SLE which results in the body's natural defence mechanisms attacking the foetus in the womb.

It meant that she had to undergo steroid treatment and close medical monitoring for any subsequent pregnancy.

Mr Kaur said: "It was traumatic because we lost one child because of not having the knowledge initially. Once the diagnosis was made, we went forward with great care with the help of medical intervention."

The children have overcome their shaky start in life and all three love performing and dancing to Indian music.

Mr Kaur said the modelling work was a bonus for the family and any money they earn will be put in trust for when the children are older.

He said: "It won't be allowed to ruin their childhood. It's all for fun at the moment and that's how it will continue."